Anthers versatile

• Title

  Anthers versatile

• Definition

  Anthers that are attached above the base and can be moved more freely on the apices of their filaments than can anthers that are attached at their bases (= anthers basifixed).

• Notes

  The only known genus of neotropical Lecythidaceae with versatile anthers is Grias and at least Allantoma lineata.

• Related Terms

  Anthers basifixed

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